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Villa in Italy

Written by: Elizabeth Edmondson
Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie
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Marvellously atmospheric tale of strangers summoned to a grand but neglected villa on the Italian coast. Each of them has been named in a will, but nobody knows their benefactress....

Four very different people are named in a will. Delia, an opera singer robbed of her voice by illness; George, an idealistic scientist who cannot face what his skills have created; Marjorie, desperately poor and unable to dislodge her writer’s block; and Lucius, ostensibly in control but whose personal life is in chaos. All are summoned to the Villa Dante, home of the late Beatrice Malaspina. But who was she?

While they wait to find out, the villa begins to work its seductive magic. With its faded frescoes, overgrown garden, and magnificent mediaeval tower, it is unlike anywhere they have been before.

Slowly four characters who have gone to great lengths to hide their troubles find that change - and even hope - is possible after all. But the mysterious Beatrice has a devastating secret to reveal that will affect them all....

A beautiful evocation of Italy in the aftermath of World War Two and the personal consequences of living through such a time and a celebration of humankind’s ability to heal and learn to love again, this most absorbing novel will win Elizabeth Edmondson a host of new fans.

©2006 Elizabeth Edmondson (P)2015 Audible, Ltd
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A True Treasure Keeping The Reader Alert At All Times

Here’s a storyline to be shared with family, friends, and complete strangers as its subtle unveilings of clues exercises the readers’ thought processing in such a way that one needs to pick up a pencil and paper for mindful jottings that attempt to bring clarity to a structure that unwinds its intrigues with enormous pleasures!

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Non stop enjoyment!

Wonderful narration and story! I fell in love with all the characters. I was very sorry when it was over!

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Deliciously suspenseful in dreamy Italy

Absolutely loved listening to this intriguing story … pure escapism with mystery, romance and suspense - not to mention historical relevance!

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Creative, well written, an excellent escape

Edmondson pens a heartwarming mystery linking 6 degrees of separation. A page turner filled with curiously and live for the character. What you doesn’t cement what you can be if you listen to your heart.

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Entertaining Quiet Read

I find during these troubled times that I want to escape into a book filled with neither terror nor violent suspense. I enjoyed the slow reveal of all the characters depths.

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I enjoyed the storyline

Although quite a way to bequest one’s inheritance it explained itself well. I look forward to the authors next book.

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Italia!

I was living in Italy through this book! I loved the mystery. Enjoyable read.

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Relaxing book

After several hysterical books I have recently read with the gruesome stories about suffering through the slavery, wars, and concentration camps, this book came as a relaxing story. I didn’t expect much from the story, but I enjoyed the description of the Mediterranean see, sun, and the Italian food. The story is good for a lazy summer reading, or in my case, a very cold Canadian winter.

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Intriguing mystery

I loved it! I especially enjoy stories that I can’t easily predict! This definitely fell under that category. Well thought out, interesting characters and lots of twists and turns a long the way!

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Nice

A very nice story to listen to. Great for listening to on a lazy afternoon

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